Turkey Guide On Line
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PHILEDELPHIA
The city of brotherly love, Philedelphia, was founded by Pergamon king Attolos II for his brother Eumenes. Attalos wanted his new city to become the center of the Greco- Roman Civilization. After being annexed to the Roman Empire, the city was a strong ally of Romans who often changed the name of the city during the time of certain Emperors helping to the city. Philadelphia stayed always faithful to Christian Faith till end of its history. Since it was a famous city for its grape production; naturally, the most important divinity was the god of Vine, Bachus. After the great earthquake of 17 AD, the city was rebuilt with the help of Emperor Tiberius who changed the name of the town to Neo-Caeseria. Ancient writer Strabo who visited the area wrote that the city suffered from so many earthquakes, so people of Philedelphia lived in their farm houses in the countryside. During the time of emperor Vespasianus, the city was named after the EmpressŐ name, Flavia. |
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